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'High-priority tips' in Heeringa case

Joe LaFurgey — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:50:47 GMT

Investigators trying to find Jessica Heeringa, the 25-year-old who disappeare.d from a Norton Shores gas station on April 26, say they received several promising tips over the weekend.

Dozens of schools unite to 'Be Nice'

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:53 GMT

It is on a large scale but the message is simple: Be Nice.

Woman charged with fake fundraising

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:52 GMT

Police have filed charges against a woman who they say asked for donations under the pretenses that she was raising money for the son of a missing Norton Shores woman.

Car broadsided, rolls; driver killed

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:25:00 GMT

One person was killed on Thursday afternoon after his car was broadsided and rolled over near Montague.

New NWS warnings describe storm threat

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:07:41 GMT

Starting this severe weather season, warnings from the National Weather Service will be more specific and provide a better idea of how serious the threat really is.

Profit imposter in Heeringa case

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:21:08 GMT

There has been an outpouring of community support in the search for a Norton Shores woman who disappeared 20 days ago. But now there are allegations that someone is attempting to profit from Jessica Heeringa's abduction.

Muskegon lawyer to plead to cocaine use

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:45:14 GMT

A Muskegon defense attorney is expected to plead guilty to drug charges, but will be allowed to continue representing a murder suspect in court.

MSP profilers at Heeringa briefing

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:01:38 GMT

Michigan State Police profilers will assist in the search for Jessica Heeringa, according to the Norton Shores Police chief.

Black bear cub seen in Muskegon

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:56:46 GMT

A black bear cub was seen numerous times in Muskegon Monday.

Expert: Protecting plants from freeze

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:20:14 GMT

The hard freeze for most of West Michigan Monday morning is putting some plant life at risk -- but there are some things gardeners can do to protect their investments.

Week 3 of search for Heeringa begins

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:57:58 GMT

The task force investigating the disappearance of Jessica Heeringa hopes to get Michigan State Police profilers to review the case.

Heeringa posters put up in Indiana

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:14:19 GMT

As investigators continue to look into the abduction of a missing Norton Shores mother, those helping to spread the word about her disappearance have put up posters beyond West Michigan.

Police: Image doesn't reveal van detail

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:48:41 GMT

Friday marks two weeks since a Norton Shores mother went missing, and a development police were hoping could shed more light on a van possibly connected to the case fell through.

Car sideswipes van, hits utility pole

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:42:25 GMT

A man struck a van and utility pole after passing out behind the wheel Thursday afternoon.

Jessica task force awaiting FBI profile

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:40:30 GMT

Thursday afternoon, Norton Shores Police Chief Dan Shaw said that while two more "suspicious" men had been interviewed, neither had been named a person of interest in the abduction of Jessica Heeringa.

Chief discusses Heeringa case - May 9

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:59:28 GMT

Police continue to focus their investigation on a minivan that apparently has been spotted at other gas stations in the area, regarding the Jessica Heeringa disappearance case.

Suspicious men before Jessica abduction

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:15:48 GMT

In the 12 days since Jessica Heeringa went missing from a Norton Shores gas station, investigators have reviewed complaints from other gas stations.

Heeringa DNA testing took only 10 days

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:41:31 GMT

It often takes months to get back results from crime labs, but it took only 10 days for a Michigan State Police Crime Lab to confirm blood found at a Norton Shores gas station was that of Jessica Heeringa.

DNA results give Heeringa family hope

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:48:41 GMT

Following a new development in the Jessica Heeringa abduction case, the 25-year-old’s family vowed they’d continue to hold daily vigils at the gas station where Heeringa was last seen.

Police: Heeringa's blood found at work

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:18:01 GMT

Samples of substances found outside the Exxon Mobil gas station where Jessica Heeringa was last seen show they are Heeringa's blood, police said.

1 dies, 2 hurt when motorcycle hits car

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:47:34 GMT

Speed, alcohol and narcotics appear to be factors in a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Muskegon County Tuesday evening.

Jessica's grandma: Ohio 'gives hope'

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:56:58 GMT

The rescue of three women kidnapped a decade ago in Ohio is giving hope to Jessica Heeringa's family and the police searching for her.

Locker room shower peeper pleads guilty

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:45:13 GMT

A man who prosecutors say got caught videotaping male college students in a locker room has pleaded guilty.

Gov: State of disaster for 19 counties

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:01:26 GMT

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday declared a state of disaster for 19 counties and two cities -- Grand Rapids and Ionia -- to support ongoing local efforts to respond to the severe flooding that affected parts of Michigan.

Heeringa tip leads cops to Grand Haven

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:14:10 GMT

Authorities spent a few hours Tuesday morning searching Harbor Island in Grand Haven after receiving an anonymous and "vague" Silent Observer tip regarding the disappearance of Jessica Heeringa.

Yard sale to benefit Heeringa family

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:58:33 GMT

Money collected from an upcoming yard sale will help benefit the family of a missing woman.

Analysts 'crunch data' to find Jessica

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:19:29 GMT

Monday marks Day 10 in the search for Jessica Heeringa, who disappeared from her Norton Shores workplace, and authorities are using technology to try to find a new lead.

'Around the clock' search for Jessica

Sun, 05 May 2013 22:52:42 GMT

Investigators continue to "work around the clock" to find Jessica Heeringa, who has been missing for more than a week, according to the chief of the Norton Shores Police Department.

NS Chief: Secret Service investigating

Sun, 05 May 2013 03:44:28 GMT

As the search for Jessica Heeringa continues, Norton Shores Police Chief Daniel Shaw said United States Secret Service Agents and detectives with the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department have been called in to help find the 25-year-old woman.

NS Chief: 14 tips investigated Saturday

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:48:35 GMT

While speaking live to 24 Hour News 8 Saturday evening, Norton Shores Police Chief Daniel Shaw said law enforcement agents spent Saturday investigating over a dozen tips.